Cade Klubnik Intensifies Rivalry With South Carolina After His Statement Win
Cade Klubnik didn’t record a single touchdown yesterday. But his one interception and 268 passing yards turned out to be crucial in Clemson’s 28-14 win over Arizona. Just like every major rivalry in college football, this matchup carries weight — both on the gridiron and off it.
And this time, the standout moment came directly from Clemson’s quarterback, Klubnik. Right after the game, Clemson’s quarterback poured salt on South Carolina’s wounds with a single post.
Analyst Chapel Fowler highlighted Cade’s post as well as intentions, saying, “Clemson QB Cade Klubnik on Instagram last night: “Rent was due.'”
“He also attaches the song “Sandstorm” to an IG story post of him and his teammates posing with the Palmetto Bowl trophy after beating South Carolina in Columbia,” Chapel added
Clemson QB Cade Klubnik on Instagram last night: “Rent was due.” He also attaches the song “Sandstorm” to an IG story post of him and his teammates posing with the Palmetto Bowl trophy after beating South Carolina in Columbia pic.twitter.com/mNdiOguLjY
— Chapel Fowler (@chapelfowler) November 30, 2025
Whether Klubnik was right or wrong to rub salt into South Carolina’s wounds is completely debatable. His behavior can be viewed both ways, but that’s how college football rivalries work — emotions take over. Even legends slip in the heat of the moment, just as we saw yesterday when Tom Brady couldn’t hold back his emotions after Michigan’s loss to Ohio State.
Clemson’s Next Season Might Feel ‘Tiger-Less’ After Cade Klubnik’s Departure
If you ask anyone who the fiercest Tiger in Clemson is, the answer comes without a blink — Cade Klubnik. But the Clemson Tigers might feel far less “tigered-up” next season, with Klubnik entering his senior year and set to jump straight into NFL Draft prep right after the bowl game.
Whether or not Klubnik is counted in the Heisman race, he fully deserves to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft — and he’s a strong contender for it. His contribution to the Clemson Tigers has been exceptional, and he’s already firmly on the radar of several NFL teams.
Clemson Tigers’ fiercest tiger, Cade Klubnik, may have his future all set. But the fear of Clemson stumbling looms large if the program can’t develop another QB of Klubnik’s caliber in time.
Cade Klubnik Intensifies Rivalry With South Carolina After His Statement Win
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